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Itsukushima Shrine
- What is Itsukushima Shrine?
- It is a shrine located on the island of Istukushima (also called Miyajima) in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima.
- About Itsukushima Shrine
- Itsukushima (Miyajima) is commonly called "Miyajima of Aki," where "Aki" is an old name referring to Hiroshima.
It is one of the "three most beautiful scenic spots in Japan." It is also famous for the Heike Nokyou sacred books.
- Highlights
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- The "ootorii" or "big gate"
- The varnished ootorii is located in the sea and is about as tall as the Giant Guddha in Nara. The main pillar
was made from a camphor tree that was 500 to 600 years old. It has since been replaced seven times requires searching
for a giant tree every twenty years or so.
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- The main building
- The main shrine is a National Treasure from the Heian Period (794-1185) and the delicate
splendor of its gables roof is truly something to behold.
As the main building of the shrine is located along the beach, its alcove posts come into contact with sea water often and are prone t
o corrosion. Moreover, through the ages, it has weather many fires and natural disasters. Each time it happened, the people both within
and outside of the island with their deep faiths, have contributed to its restoration, allowing it to preserve its majestic grandeur up to this age.
- souvenir
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- Autumn-leaf Manju Buns
- These are a representative souvenir for the region. Even today, you can buy these at many shops around Hiroshima,
and they are famous all over the whole country as souvenirs of the city.
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- Shamoji (Rice Ladle)
- Sometimes these rice ladles are inscribed with 'Certain Victory' or 'Business Prosperity'. Around Hiroshima prefecture,
it is also common to cheer on local teams using a rice ladle instead of a musical instrument.
- POINT!
- This unbelievable shrine is located where the sea and land come together.
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